The Beaux Stratagem

"The Beaux Stratagem" by George Farquhar is a comedic play about two gentlemen who are down on their luck. In order to solve their financial problems, they disguise themselves as a master and servant and hope to find wealthy women to marry. However, their plan is complicated by clumsy highwaymen, conniving innkeepers, and a dysfunctional country home filled with a drunken squire, a long-suffering wife, a medicine-practicing lady, and a beautiful daughter. As the story unfolds, hilarity ensues with mistaken identities, witty banter, and unexpected twists. This lively and entertaining play promises a delightful romp through 18th-century British society. The audio version, skillfully narrated by ToddHW and featuring a talented cast, brings the characters and their antics to life. Get ready for an enjoyable journey filled with laughter and mischief in "The Beaux Stratagem."